David Beckham's England career

David Beckham's England career

David Beckham's England career

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Young hope: David Beckham lines up for his England debut against Moldova in 1996, aged 21

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From World Cup hero... a Beckham goal against Colombia sealed England's progress to the second round in France 98 - and to that game against Argentina

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...to public enemy No1: the moment that defined Beckham's early career as he sees red before England go out on penalties

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Redemption... fast forward to 2001, and captain Becks scores the last-minute free kick against Greece at Old Trafford that took England to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea

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...and revenge: joy after his penalty beat Argentina in the teams' World Cup rematch in 2002

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Captain marvel: Beckham led by example on the field in all of his 115 caps - a record for an outfield player - 58 of which he won as skipper

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Elder statesman: Beckham went to his third World Cup in 2006 surrounded by younger players such as Ashley Cole, right, who helped the captain celebrate his goal against Ecuador in England's 1-0 second round win

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Pain: another World Cup exit as Beckham leaves the field injured while England go down on penalties - again

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Tears: Beckham stepped down as captain in 2006, and was swiftly dropped from the side by new manager Steve McClaren

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Farewell: his last appearance for England against Belarus last year

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Budding manager? Beckham answered Fabio Capello's call to go to South Africa as a member of his coaching staff

Young hope: David Beckham lines up for his England debut against Moldova in 1996, aged 21

Young hope: David Beckham lines up for his England debut against Moldova in 1996, aged 21